John Fraser

Born: 1931-03-18

Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Biography

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John Alexander Fraser (1931 - 2020 was a Scottish actor and author. He is best known for his performances in the films The Good Companions (1957), The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960), El Cid (1961), Repulsion (1965), and Isadora (1968).

One of his earliest roles was as Inigo Jollifant in the second film version of J. B. Priestley's The Good Companions (1957). He went on to have leading roles in films such as El Cid, The Trials of Oscar Wilde (playing Lord Alfred Douglas), Roman Polanski's Repulsion, Isadora, and Schizo. He made appearances on television series including Danger Man (1964), Randall and Hopkirk (1969), Columbo (1972), Doctor Who (1981), and The Bill (1995).

In 2004, he published his autobiography, Close Up, in which he wrote frankly about his gay life and friendships.

Known For

Repulsion
El Cid
The Horsemasters
Tamahine
The Man from Hong Kong
The Dam Busters
Operation Crossbow
The Secret Adversary
A Study in Terror
Schizo

Top Movie Credits

Repulsion Colin
El Cid Prince Alfonso
The Horsemasters David Lawford
Tamahine Richard Poole
The Man from Hong Kong Producer
The Dam Busters Flight Lieutenant J. V. Hopgood, D.F.C.
Operation Crossbow Flight Lt. Kenny
The Secret Adversary Kramenin
A Study in Terror Lord Carfax
Schizo Leonard